Your Favorite Sneakers (using a generic all inclusive term lol)

callsitlikeiseeit

The little dance sneakers (New Balance) I've had for years are finally starting to wear out.

Looking for suggestions for a good multipurpose pair that will work for pretty much everything. I loved these because they were low profile, and very very light (i hate wearing shoes) but in all honesty, they probably didn't offer much in the way of arch support (normal arch).

eek711

Brooks for running and hiit, My nike's for basket ball shoes and baseball spikes, and my New balance barefoots for the weight room.

Lofteren

For lifting, I wear Adipower II olympic lifting shoes, for strongman events I like hiking boots (mine are super cheap from Walmart) and for running I like Fila running shoes. They are the only brand that really feel like they fit that doesn't break the bank.

Willbenchforcupcakes

For lifting I love my chucks. For cardio when I'm forced to do it, my vibrams.

CharleneMarie723

Nike Free, 4.0 for running. Keeps me up on the balls of my feet.

wilsonunc

I have some merrills I got for sale. Great for running, I run 6 or 7 miles a few times per week and they are still in good shape after about 6 months

Cherimoose

What are your main activities?

callsitlikeiseeit

mainly walking

autumnblade75

If you like light shoes with minimal arch support, I'd recommend these: http://www.zappos.com/merrell-bare-access-arc-3-black-silver I run in mine. I call them my "magic running shoes" because when I bought them, I could run a minute per mile faster than in the "professionally fitted at the local running store" shoes I was in before. They don't really do anything to alter my stride or protect me from my bad habits. They do keep my feet safe from debris and mild weather (but not so much rain, they're mesh uppers).

earlnabby

I am totally in love with my Sketchers Go Walk 2. They are very comfy slip-ons but have nice shock absorbing soles.

debbye001

I love my memory foam sketchers

djscavone

Brooks Ghost. I have ghost 6 and ghost 7. reasonable price, wear well.

Cherimoose

For walking, any "zero heel" shoe that you find comfortable. The low heel gives a smoother gait (easier on the joints). Examples are Keds, Merrells, Converse, etc. Personally i do almost everything in Keds-type shoes, including short runs. I think you'd like Merrells, since they're light.
As far as arch support, i'd keep it minimal unless you develop problems (pain). Arches have their own support muscles, which get weaker from external support (leads to foot problems).

spunmommy

New Balance Minimus. Hands down my favorite shoe ever. I have 4 pairs and I wear them for everything except work and social stuff.

snarlingcoyote

I'm on my third pair of NB 1080 v3's strictly for running/walking. Your best bet isn't to ask random people on a message board though. Different people have different needs in shoes. Where I may have a perfect gait, but extra wide feet and be a heavy runner, you may be a light walker with a narrow foot and a high arch - we need totally different shoes!You need to go to a running shoe store and get fitted. Once you know your shoe, you can shop for lower prices online and at outlets, but for the first time, buy retail from a good, knowledgable shoe store. They will be able to find the right shoe for your foot and your activity.

callsitlikeiseeit

I'm not driving 2 hours for shoes I understand everyone likes/needs different things, which is why I expressed what I LIKED about my current shoes, so if someone likes something similar, they can say ' hey, look into these, they might work for you'.

jacksonpt

For long distance running: Ecco Bioms
For speed work: Inov-8 F-lites
For lifting: New Balance Minimus

But my feet are not your feet, so what I like is pretty irrelevant. Try on as many pairs as you can, walk in them as much as the store will allow, and pay attention to how the shoe holds/supports your midfoot, how much room there is in the toe box, and whether or not the shoe feels like it's pushing your foot/leg in or out (think bowlegged)... then buy the ones that fit the best.

NicholeElizabeth92

debbye001 wrote: »

I love my memory foam sketchers

^this I love anything with memory foam. Champions now has some cool ones that are all mesh and super light. I use them for hiking.

Ishkhara

I also love memory foam Skechers and the Go Walk range. I have two pairs of each. Fantastically comfy for walking - I'm a librarian so I'm on my feet a lot!

Brandification

Asics for running

PrizePopple

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

I'm not driving 2 hours for shoes I understand everyone likes/needs different things, which is why I expressed what I LIKED about my current shoes, so if someone likes something similar, they can say ' hey, look into these, they might work for you'.

Well, if you're using the shoes for things like walking and jogging then ensuring they are the proper shoe for your foot is important. A 2 hour drive beats the hell out of hurting your feet, knees, and hips. I got Brooks Glycerin because I was having issues with supination. It's almost time for a new pair, and I will be going to the running store to have my gait assessed before I purchase anything.

snarlingcoyote

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

I'm not driving 2 hours for shoes I understand everyone likes/needs different things, which is why I expressed what I LIKED about my current shoes, so if someone likes something similar, they can say ' hey, look into these, they might work for you'.

PrizePopple wrote: »

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

I'm not driving 2 hours for shoes I understand everyone likes/needs different things, which is why I expressed what I LIKED about my current shoes, so if someone likes something similar, they can say ' hey, look into these, they might work for you'.

Well, if you're using the shoes for things like walking and jogging then ensuring they are the proper shoe for your foot is important. A 2 hour drive beats the hell out of hurting your feet, knees, and hips. I got Brooks Glycerin because I was having issues with supination. It's almost time for a new pair, and I will be going to the running store to have my gait assessed before I purchase anything.

I totally agree with PrizePopple. A two hour drive beats going to the urgent care and having to get a steroid shot for bursitis or seriously hurting your knees and needing surgery.

Do the two hour drive. Once you know the shoe that works best for you, you can order it online. Until then, you're just guessing if a shoe will work for you or if it will leave you prone to injury.